For the next 14-16 months, two volunteer families in Mathews will raise two future service dog puppies in their homes as Canine Companion volunteers, teaching them approximately 30 commands and, most important, socializing the dogs in the community. The public is invited to come meet the puppies, and other Canine Companion dogs, on Mondays from 1-5 p.m. at the Helen and Murray Main Canine Companion location at 17262 John Clayton Memorial Highway, Mathews. Call 804-315-0644 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday for more information. Kobe V is being raised in North by Tiffany Gordon and family, while Patterson III is being raised in Dutton by Suzanne Unruh and family. The pups met on Monday for the first time to play....